Sears Craftsman 22-Inch Hedge Trimmers Recalled by Singer
Home product recall 85-026. Announced by CPSC on May 14, 1985.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 14, 1985. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
Electrocution/Electric Shock
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What should you do?
The notice gives no remedy in a field of its own.
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Which ones are recalled?
Sears Craftsman 22-Inch Hedge Trimmers Recalled by Singer NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 1985 Release # 85-026 Sears Craftsman 22-Inch Hedge Trimmers Recalled WASHINTON, D.C. -- In Cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, The Singer Company, Stamford, Connecticut today announced the voluntary recall of a 22-inch hedge trimmer sold by Sears, Roebuck and Company. The product being recalled is a Sears Craftsman 22-inch Hedge Trimmer, Model Number 315.796640 with date codes B4322, B4329 or B4336 without a white “100” label affixed below the data plate. These identifying numbers are on the plate which is located near the handle of the trimmer. Approximately 400 of these hedge trimmers were sold through Sears stores during December 1984 and January 1985 for $65.00 each. Although there have been no reports of accidents or injuries, a manufacturing defect in the plug assembly of some trimmers could, under certain circumstances cause a shock hazard if the operator is grounded. Consumers should immediately stop using the hedge trimmers listed above and return them to the Customer Service Counter of their nearest Sears store for replacement. Consumers seeking additional information or clarification are encouraged to call The Singer Company toll-free at 800-845-4781 (in South Carolina dial 800-922-7780) or may call the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Sears Craftsman 22-inch Hedge Trimmer.
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Who made and sold it?
- Made by Singer.
- Made by Sears.
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Was anyone hurt?
The notice doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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